People searching for Bellville traffic department may need one of 2 offices: the Bellrail Driving Licence Testing Centre (driving licence testing centre); the Bellville Vehicle Registration Centre (Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing, MVRL) (vehicle registration and licensing office). They are run by City of Cape Town in the Western Cape, and they do not all offer the same services, so check which one handles your task before you go.
Only details confirmed on an official source are shown. Where the authority does not publish something, or its page could not be checked, this page says so rather than repeating directory listings that are often out of date.
Last checked: 13 September 2026. TrafficDepartment.co.za is an independent guide, not a government website. We do not book appointments, take payments or issue documents. Confirm fees, hours and requirements with the official source before you act: www.capetown.gov.za, www.capetown.gov.za.
Address and contact details
Bellrail Driving Licence Testing Centre
- Operated by: City of Cape Town.
- Address: Bellrail Road, Bellville.
Bellville Vehicle Registration Centre (Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing, MVRL)
- Operated by: City of Cape Town.
- Address: Reed Street, Bellville.
- Phone: 0860 103 089.
Licensing offices are often hard to reach by phone. If the number does not answer, try City of Cape Town website. For other ways to trace a working number, see traffic department contact details.
Opening and operating hours
- Bellville Vehicle Registration Centre (Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing, MVRL): Mon-Fri 08:00-15:30, Sat 08:00-11:30.
Published hours are when the doors open. Most licensing offices stop accepting new applicants before closing time, so arrive early, particularly at month-end and after public holidays.
Recent report (2026-02-16): Bellville motor vehicle registration and licensing (MVRL) office will close for approximately six weeks from 16 Feb 2026 for maintenance (source).
How hours and cut-offs usually work: traffic department operating hours. Weekend options: traffic departments open on Saturday.
Services available at this office
Bellville Vehicle Registration Centre (Motor Vehicle Registration and Licensing, MVRL)
- Vehicle registration.
- Vehicle licensing.
- Licence (disc) payment.
- Fine payments.
Services can be suspended at short notice, for example during system downtime, so confirm the service you need is running before you travel.
Common transactions in Bellville: what to expect
- Licence disc renewal: take the renewal notice (or an ALV form), your ID and proof of address. Penalties apply after the 21-day grace period. See traffic department disc renewal.
- Registering a vehicle: the new owner must register the vehicle within the prescribed period after the change of ownership, and the seller should notify the change on an NCO form. See vehicle registration.
- Paying fines: a counter can usually only take fines issued by its own authority. Check what is outstanding first: checking traffic fines.
Booking and appointment information
The City of Cape Town books learner’s and driving tests in person at its testing centres, where the appointment is generated on eNaTIS. The City said in December 2025 that online booking was only available in a few provinces.
How the booking system works, and what to do when there are no slots: traffic department online booking.
What to bring before you visit
- Your original ID document or smart ID card (or passport and permit for foreign nationals).
- Proof of residential address. See proof of address.
- Your booking confirmation, if the service was booked.
- The licence card, learner’s licence, renewal notice or vehicle document the transaction relates to.
- The completed application form. See traffic department forms.
Driver, learner and vehicle licensing services
- Renewing a licence card: traffic department licence renewal.
- Getting a learner’s licence: learner’s licence guide.
- Driving test: K53 driving test.
- Licence discs: traffic department disc renewal.
- Fines: traffic fines.
Other offices nearby: Parow. More in Western Cape traffic departments.
Fees and payment information
Licensing fees are set by the province and municipality and change from time to time. City of Cape Town does not publish a current fee list on the pages we checked, so confirm the amount, and which payment methods the counter accepts, before you go. How fees are structured: traffic department prices.
Frequently asked questions and official verification
What is the Bellville traffic department contact number?
The number published by the authority is 0860 103 089.
Can I book online for Bellville traffic department?
The City of Cape Town books learner’s and driving tests in person at its testing centres, where the appointment is generated on eNaTIS. The City said in December 2025 that online booking was only available in a few provinces.
Are there reviews of Bellville traffic department?
This site does not publish reviews. Waiting times depend mostly on the day and time you visit and whether you booked, so arrive early and have your documents ready.
Is this the official Bellville traffic department website?
No. TrafficDepartment.co.za is independent and cannot book, renew or pay anything. Confirm details with City of Cape Town website.